Can I Respond to the Text Messages Sent from ShowingTime?

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In some markets, ShowingTime sends a message that cannot be responded to. This is known as a 1-way text/SMS. This message is informational.

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Confirmations to appointments can still be completed via phone calls or emails.

2-way texting, allows you or your owners to respond to confirm or decline an appointment.

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Once the message is received, a response of Y or N can be sent. You will receive a response to your message.

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Texting other commands is not supported at this time.

Why Do You Send Text Messages from Different Numbers?: Texts come from different numbers for two reasons. The first is to minimize any impact from a number being incorrectly marked as spam. Once a carrier is notified that a number has been marked as spam by enough people it is often blocked.

The second is that changes and updates to an appointment can be traced back to a single number for clarity.
Can I Select Different Options for Requests and Confirmations?: Yes. You may choose to be sent an SMS when an appointment is requested but not if they are confirmed or canceled.
Can I Be Notified by Text About Other Events?: Yes. In your ShowingTime profile, you can select notification preferences for offers (in markets that have it), ShowingTime Messages, Broadcast Messages, and Live Connect messages.

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Can I Limit When I Recieve Messages?: Yes. You can prevent select to receive notifications all the time or only from 8 am-10 pm. This setting is in your ShowingTime Profile.
Do My Sellers/Buyers have Settings for Text Messages?: Yes. They can choose how they are notified about appointments and can also select if they only want to receive them between 8 am-10 pm or all the time. They can access their profile in Home by ShowingTime on the desktop or in their dedicated app.

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